Written by Helen Edmundson, the stage adaptation of Emile Zola's novel will begin previews October 2015.
- October 24, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Keira Knightley is heading to Broadway. She is announced to headline a new stage adaptation of Emile Zola's 19th century novel "Therese Raquin". Previews begin on October 1, 2015 to help kick off Roundabout Theatre Company's 50th anniversary season. Official opening is set for October 29.
The play is written by award-winning British playwright Helen Edmundson and will be directed by Evan Cabnet. Described as a "tale of love, lust, betrayal and guilt," it follows an unhappily-married woman who embarks on a passionate affair before eventually taking her own life.
Knightley is no stranger to theatrical performances. She made her theater debut in 2009, playing in Moliere's "The Misanthrope" with "Homeland" star Damian Lewis. She got an Olivier award nomination for her role. In 2011, she starred in West End production of Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour" with "Mad Men" actress Elisabeth Moss.
On the big screen, she will next star in "The Imitation Game" with Benedict Cumberbatch and "Laggies" with Chloe Moretz.
